I had the pleasure of working with Carly Baker on a particularly tricky employment dispute that could have gone south really fast if not handled with the utmost care and expertise. Let me tell you, Carly is a true professional through and through. We were dealing with a complex wrongful dismissal case, and her guidance was invaluable. The way she navigated through the legal intricacies was nothing short of impressive.

Carly's approach was not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly strategic. We had several meetings in her office downtown, just a stone's throw away from the Calgary Tower, which made it super convenient for me coming from meetings in the area. Her ability to lay out our options clearly, considering both immediate and long-term implications, was particularly noteworthy. It's rare to find someone who can balance the legal jargon with plain language explanations the way she does.

What really set Carly apart for me was her representation in court. We had to appear before the Alberta Labour Relations Board, and let's just say, it's not the most relaxing experience. Yet, Carly's calm and confident demeanor made all the difference. It was evident she was well-respected in the legal community, from the courtroom in downtown Calgary to the discussions outside court premises near the scenic Bow River pathways where we sometimes recapped our strategies.

In 2019, Carly graduated from the University of Alberta with a Juris Doctor degree, having previously earned a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in 2016 from the same institution. She was admitted to the bar in 2020, marking the start of her legal career. Carly's professional journey is characterized by her diverse involvement across various industries including aerospace, agribusiness, food and beverage, franchises, construction, financial services, government sectors, life sciences, oil and gas, power, real estate, renewables, startups, and technology sectors.

Her legal practice spans several critical areas, notably occupational health and safety, employment litigation, and labour laws, alongside litigation and dispute resolution. Carly excels in guiding clients through the complexities of collective bargaining and labour disputes. She is adept at handling unfair labour practice complaints, navigating certification and revocation issues, and dealing with successor and common employer applications. Carly's expertise also extends to representing clients in grievance arbitrations and proceedings before labour boards.

In terms of client advisement, she is well-versed in issues related to termination, wrongful dismissal, restrictive covenants, employee fiduciary duties, occupational health and safety complaints, and employment standards. Her litigation skills are evident through her representation of clients in employment-related legal battles. Carly's courtroom experience spans all levels within Alberta, and she has also represented clients before the Alberta Labour Relations Board and the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board.

Beyond her professional commitments, Carly dedicates time to community service as a volunteer lawyer for Pro Bono Law Alberta. Her leadership qualities are showcased through her membership on the Board of Directors for Digital Alberta and the Alberta Collaborative Resolution Association. Carly is an active member of several legal associations, including the Law Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association, the Calgary Bar Association, and The Advocates’ Society.

Her representative work includes significant roles in high-profile transactions and cases, such as Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s acquisition of Inter Pipeline Ltd. for $6.8 billion and a landmark securities law decision involving Inter Pipeline Ltd. that set a precedent at the Alberta Securities Commission concerning the use of total return swaps in takeover bids.

Carly's achievements have not gone unnoticed. The BD&P Employment & Labour Group, where she plays a pivotal role, received the 2023 Reader's Choice Award in the Employment & Labour Law – Full Service Firm category from Canadian HR Reporter. Furthermore, Carly's contributions to legal scholarship and industry insights are evident in her publications on topics such as administrative proceeding delays and opportunities in the geothermal and carbon capture sectors within the Canadian energy industry.

In recognition of her outstanding work and contributions to the legal field, Carly Baker and Daria Pankratyeva were welcomed as associates in BD&P's litigation group, marking yet another milestone in Carly's distinguished career.

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